# Luminous LED Basketballs GOLDFIREFLY is a Durable LED Basketball Perfect for Late Night Workouts By Bryce Mason | Published 2022-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfirefly References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldfirefly/goldfirefly-luminous-basketball-no-need-to-install-led-light?ref=discovery_newest)  GOLDFIREFLY is a [luminous basketball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caitlin-clark-basketballs) founded out of California City, CA, by a man named Jacob. He invented this ball because he loved to work out at night. He attempted to purchase many luminous balls, but none were up to his standards. The biggest problems were the grip of the basketballs and the LED lights needing to be replaced constantly. GOLDFIREFLY solves all these concerns. The ball is made of microfiber leather allowing users to grip and have the best handle on the ball. There are [built-in LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2) that are exceptionally durable. The ball can be [wirelessly charged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuxiu-wireless-charger). By giving the ball a simple pat, you can wake it up from its temporary sleep state and activate the lights. This is the perfect device for hoopers looking to work the extra hours required to master their craft. Image Credit: GOLDFIREFLY ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Durable LED Sports Equipment:** The trend of developing durable LED sports equipment to improve athletes’ nighttime visibility presents opportunities to innovate across a range of sports and technologies. - **Wireless Charging for Sports Equipment:** The development of wireless charging capabilities for sports equipment can be used to create a wide range of products that improve charging portability and reduce equipment downtime. - **Smart Sports Equipment:** The trend of integrating smart technology into sports equipment, such as the ability to activate LED lights with a simple pat, presents opportunities to revolutionize the modern sports industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of sports equipment can capitalize on the trend toward LED-lit sports equipment by developing products that improve nighttime visibility, grip, and durability. - **Wireless Charging Technology:** The rise of wireless charging technology in the sports industry presents opportunities for manufacturers to create charging solutions that cater specifically to the needs of athletes and sports equipment. - **Smart Wearables:** The trend toward smart sports equipment presents opportunities for manufacturers of smart wearables to develop products that integrate with new sports equipment technologies, such as built-in LED lights, to provide athletes with a more comprehensive training experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Illuminated Flying Discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-led-flying-disc.md) - [Interactive Basketball Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-siq.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen1-basketball.md) - [Energy-Generating Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball.md) - [Unimagined Basketball Dribbling Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribbletek.md)